Recent Reports

Specialized Sirrus Sport

Location

home
843 W Lill
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, June 2, 2014 - 12:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
P6FE11139
Size: 
54cm or M
Color: 
blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Royal blue (not metallic) specialized sirrus sport bike. Has a building permit sticker (white circle with blue outline) that says TSP with a number below that located on the seat tube. Some of the paint is chipped off the underside of the down tube where I would rest the bike on top of a bike rack (right where the down tube meets the front wheel fork). There is also a rack over the back wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Bike had been in the garage for a few weeks. I stupidly left in unlocked, however, it was in my locked garage.
Incident Description: 
I believe my bike was stolen around 12:30 am early Monday morning. I was awoken at this time by a very loud noise that I initially thought was a gunshot. I heard a similar noise about ten minutes later and still do not know what it was. I had seen my bike in the garage at 615pm Sunday evening and at 730am Monday morning, my neighbor called to tell me her car had been ransacked. Besides my bike, no other items were missing and my car was left alone.

Cannondale Bad Boy 1

Location

Home
649 W Deming Pl 2R
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 24, 2014 - 3:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
LM67774
Size: 
Medium
Color: 
Flat Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Flat black. Few scratches. Bordo Folding lock mounted to frame.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
overnight

Specialized Road Bike

Location

320 W Illinois St
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Sunday, June 1, 2014 - 3:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Adult Male Bike
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Specialized CrossRoads Bike, with Specialized written on the upper crossbar and CrossRoads written on the lower cross bar in blueish teal lettering. It had a worn front tire with a newer back tire, straight handlebars, and was a 21 speed. The back seat had a clip attached to it for a bike pack (the bike pack was lost a long time ago) but the clip remained. Had a kickstand and was attached to a bike stand with a blue cable word combination lock. Had a reflector on the front above the front wheel fork.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hrs - Overnight
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack in front of Assumption Church on Illinois St between Franklin and Orleans, multiple bikes were locked to this rack. Woke up in the morning and went to ride my bike and it was gone. No evidence was left, the bike was just completely taken. The bike lock was a word combination cable lock looped through the front wheel and frame.

Schwinn

Location

2453 N Talman Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
GE704345
Size: 
Unknown but very tall
Color: 
Grey / silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very large frame, perhaps 60+ cm. 27" wheels and tires. Fenders on both wheels, skunk-striped on back. Steel front wheel with black Schwalbe tire (white night-visible stripe), rear wheel aluminum with a black Gatorskin.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 minutes
Incident Description: 
Stolen inside property fence (thief went through a gate).

2007 Trek 1600T

Location

SW corner of Michigan Ave and Lake St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 4:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU003G0765B
Size: 
47''
Color: 
light blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Shimano Ultegra shifters and Shimano 105 for remaining components

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
45 min
Incident Description: 
Bike lock was accidentally not put through frame. Lock cable was cut and bike was stolen.

Vintage Hiawatha Bike

Location

ravenswood metra leland and ravenswood
4700 N. Ravenswood SW4
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
mid size, fixed gear, with blue and white seat and headlight
Color: 
blue and white
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
good condition, rusted but still looked good

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
parked bike at my normal place before 9am and when i returned at 6:15pm it was gone. there are construction workers in the area working on the metra rail line station.

2011 niner emd

Location

Albany park
4542 n drake st unit 2
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 30, 2014 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
17.5
Color: 
silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Frame: 2011 Scandium Niner EMD 18inch Headset: Chris King Fork: 2010/2011 Reba Team 100mm with 20mm through axle - super stiff fork with great response Wheel set: Bontranger rhythm pro scandium tubeless. The front wheel has a bit of a hop, which is noticeable when riding road, but not so much on trail. Still a very light weight wheel set. Tires: Bontranger XR1 Team Tubeless. Not much wear, but a pretty low profile tire. Crank Set: Shimano XT. I have new chain rings that I will include, but have not yet installed. They are brand new with no wear. Cassette: Shimano XT. Again, I have a brand new cassette that I will include that has not yet been installed. Chain: Shimano chain. Nothing fancy, but it is brand new and has maybe 2 rides on it. Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO Front Derailleur: Shimano XT Breaks: Formula oro. Shifters: SRAM XO twistys Handle bars: Easton Monkey light SL Grips: ESI silicon grips Cabling: Jagwire hyper glide Seat post: Fizik Cyrano Saddle: Fizik Tundra Stem: Bontranger RXL

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 days
Incident Description: 
Bike was inside of garage that friend left unlocked. Friend woke up to go to work and found our bikes missing.

700c Schwinn Varsity 1200

Location

Home
1132 W Roscoe
Chicago , IL
United States
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Date of Theft

Saturday, May 31, 2014 - 3:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
700 x 28
Color: 
Silver and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bought less than two months ago used in good condition. U-lock holder on seat tube. Tear/abrasion on left handlebar from fall.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Two days
Incident Description: 
My bike was locked to itself {newer U-Lock with flat key} in the fenced courtyard in front of my apartment. It was there at 11pm last night when I arrived home. I noticed it was missing around 2:30 pm today when I was about to go out for a leisure ride. Someone must have climbed over the fence, and lifted the bike back over and carried it off.

Jamis commuter 2

Location

Ukrainian village
Leavitt
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Contact information hidden by Chicago Stolen Bike Registry. Contact the CSBR staff to contact the owner.

Date of Theft

Friday, May 30, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Size: 
18
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new, bike rack,

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
<12 hrs
Incident Description: 
Taken from our garage

Weinmann WINI8 700C x 18C (Parts Theft)

Location

2625 N. Kimball
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 1:45am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Back wheel and single gear cog.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
10 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was parked outside of a house at 2625 N Kimball Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647. Front wheel and frame were locked but the back wheel was not. The back wheel was stolen on Between 10pm May 28, 2014 and 8am May 29, 2014.

2007 Bianchi Pista

Location

home
4100 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Chrome / Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- Fixed gear - Shorty triathlon aero-bars [black handlebar tape] with front brake on the left aero-bar - 700x25 tires [Continental Gator Hardshell - rear tire] - Crank Bro Candy 3 pedals [Silver/Blue] - Brooks leather saddle [brown] w/ orange plastic bike tag from 600 W. Chicago - Boulevard Bikes sticker on downtube - Iron Cylces sticker on toptube - Well-Fit sticker on seatpost - Blinky rear light - Cateye Enduro 8 Bike Computer

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack and another bike (2007 Raleigh One Way - also in another post). Bike rack was taken apart/broken and both bikes stolen.

Raleigh One Way

Location

home
4100 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
57cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
- R A L E I G H in white color is on the downtube - Fixed gear [new silver/chrome chain] - 2 Big Silver fenders - New Crank Bro Candy 2 pedals [silver color] - 700x35 Vittoria Randonneur tires - Yellow Jersey sticker on downtube - Trek bike computer

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 months
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked to a bike rack and through another bike (2007 Chrome Bianchi Pista - separate post). Bike rack was taken apart/broken and both bikes were stolen.

Trek Navigator 200

Location

Home
1347 West Wolfram
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, May 30, 2014 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
ITK2F12830
Size: 
Adult 21
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Front fender, rear fender, new chain, saddle bag with Chicago trail map and two lighters(purple and green), green handkerchief on handle bars. Some rust on rear spokes. grips are cut for bar extenders but there are none. front shock creak from wear. saddle is new red, silver and black.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
Had bike locked up and when I went out to go to work it was gone.

GT 5 series

Location

Lawrence Red Line Station
Lawrence Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 10:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
Large Mens
Color: 
white and lime green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
newer bike, good condition, toe straps on pedals. Rack on back.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
4 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked up on bike rack with cable and U-lock on the sidewalk in front of the Lawrence Ave. Red Line stop. The bike was parked there for about 4 hours. When I returned, the cut lock remained

Peugeot - early 1980s/late 1970s

Location

Home
2312 W. Iowa Street
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown
Size: 
Large, made for 5'11+
Color: 
Burgundy
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
A little beat up, gears don't work properly. Gears are on top of the frame instead of handles. There is a sharp piece of metal on the pedals, since the shoe clips were broken off. Grip tape is used on the handles.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
United States
Incident Description: 
The bike was there when I left for work, around 8AM, gone when I got back around 8PM.

Fuji Feather

Location

Bucktown
W Dickens st.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
53
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Has silver handle bar wraps and old silver pedals.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 hours
Incident Description: 
The theft happened late at night and they cut the metal bars that it was locked to with a saw and took my bike with the lock attached to the frame and back tire. (Newer U-Lock w/flat key).

Royce Union ALX6

Location

2201 W Polk
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 1:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
Womens Mountain Bike
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good Condition, had a used gel seat with adjustable string hanging from it, kick stand is a black Scwhinn.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to street sign.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
24 hrs

Raleigh sportif

Location

Home
1160 W 20th Pl
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 9:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
Was not able to find
Size: 
Approx 60cm frame, 27" wheels
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is vintage 1985 Raleigh sportif, recently bought two brand new wheels, tires, chain, and rear cog and converted to fixed gear. Bike is in great condition and was always kept clean. White bar tape and black saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20 min
Incident Description: 
I left the bike on my front porch as I ran in to grab my bag. The bike was in view of the window so I thought it safe for a few minutes, but I received a phone call and turned my back and when I returned the bike was gone.

Specialized Ruby Comp

Location

Condo
Briar Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC604001630F
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White/Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. 2 water bottle racks, bike back. Handle bars were not from specialized

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from fifth floor stairwell in a 9 unit condo building. Bike was locked to banister

Specialized Roubaiz Pro SL3 SRAM

Location

Condo Building
Briar Place
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
STBF510H0058
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Carbon/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Great condition. Low miles. 2 water bottle racks. Seat bag

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike stolen from fifth floor stairwell of 9 unit condo building. It was locked to a metal banister.